Stellenbosch scientists unearth seeds of destruction in decline of pollinators
About 175,000 plant species are at risk, but their longevity provides a window to restore pollinators before extinctions occur
14 October 2021 - 19:08
Pollinators such as bees, birds and butterflies are responsible for the survival of about half of all flowering plants, but they are in trouble across the world, according to a study spearheaded by Stellenbosch University...
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